Victor Wembanyama confident despite Spurs' Game 1 loss in NBA Finals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Victor Wembanyama is not overly concerned following the San Antonio Spurs' Game 1 defeat to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Despite recording a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds, he struggled with 28.6% shooting and six turnovers. The Spurs lost a 14-point lead and produced their poorest offensive game of the postseason. Wembanyama acknowledged his performance and expressed confidence in bouncing back for Game 2. The Spurs now face the challenge of regaining home-court advantage in the series.
- •Wembanyama scored 26 points but shot only 6 of 21.
- •Spurs led by 14 points before losing to the Knicks.
- •New York has won 12 consecutive playoff games.
- •Wembanyama stated, 'I was bad tonight' but remains confident.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for Friday night.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Why Victor Wembanyama is 'not worried' after Knicks steal Game 1
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama reveals he is not too worried about the Spurs' Game 1 defeat
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama 'not worried in the slightest' after Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks in NBA Finals
"Victor Wembanyama knew he struggled in Game 1, and he is not too worried because he's already getting ready.
"Victor Wembanyama didn’t get this far by losing his cool. He’s not starting now.
"Wemby wants the Spurs to play their game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:04 PMWhy Victor Wembanyama is 'not worried' after Knicks steal Game 1
Wemby wants the Spurs to play their game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:47 AMVictor Wembanyama reveals he is not too worried about the Spurs' Game 1 defeat
Victor Wembanyama knew he struggled in Game 1, and he is not too worried because he's already getting ready.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:42 AMVictor Wembanyama 'not worried in the slightest' after Spurs' Game 1 loss to Knicks in NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama didn’t get this far by losing his cool. He’s not starting now.
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